2. Singing is done “when you come together” (1 Cor. 14:26) Singing is done “in the midst of the assembly” (Heb. 2:12) Singing is done “to one another” (Eph. 5:19) Singing is done “to the Lord” (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16) Singing is a “sacrifice of praise to God” (Heb. 13:15) Singing Has a Prescribed Place in N.T. Worship

3. Praise God (Heb. 13:15) −Express our adoration to God (Psa. 18:1-3) −Express our joy to God (Jas. 5:13) −Express our thanksgiving to God (Eph. 5:20) −Express our commitment to God (Acts 16:25) −Express our needs to God (Matt. 26:30; Mark 14:26) Singing Has a Powerful Purpose in N.T. Worship

4. Praise God (Heb. 13:15) Influence One Another (Eph. 5:19) −Teach one another (Col. 3:16) −Edify one another (1 Cor. 14:26-33) −Admonish one another (Col. 3:16) −Unite with one another (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16) Singing Has a Powerful Purpose in N.T. Worship

5. Praise God (Heb. 13:15) Influence One Another (Eph. 5:19) Affects Me Personally (Rom. 15:9; 1 Cor. 14:15) −Reminds me that there is a God and He loves me −Reminds me what Jesus did for me −Draws me closer to my God −Comforts me in my sorrow −Encourages me in my service −Strengthens me in my faith Singing Has a Powerful Purpose in N.T. Worship −Consecrates me in my service −Reinforces me in my hope −Prepares me for heaven

6. Sing Sing “to the Lord” (Eph. 5:19) – keep your focus on Him Sing (and listen) “to one another” (Eph. 5:19) Sing “with the spirit” (1 Cor. 14:15) – sincere & fervent Sing “with the understanding” (1 Cor. 14:15) – of words Sing by “making melody with your heart” (Eph. 5:19) – God hears the melody from your heart, not your voice Sing “with thankfulness in your heart” (Col. 3:16) Sing while picturing Jesus sitting next to you (Heb. 2:12) Sing with the song leaders, following their lead Personally Practiced

7. Realize you set the tone for the entire worship Give adequate time to preparation in advance Help us to enter the presence of God Have a good mixture of songs for each service Keep the service moving Lead appropriate songs at appropriate times Lead songs that the congregation can sing well Lead in such a way that the singing is not about you

9. Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 20:30-31 Repent of sins and turn to God – Acts 17:30 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Be immersed into Christ – Romans 6:3-4 −God will forgive you of all your sins – Acts 22:16 −God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 −God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Serve Him diligently every day – 1 Corinthians 15:58